Madeleine O'Connell

Madeleine O’Connell

Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.

Adrien Nunez; Photo Provided

Adrien Nuñez On His Journey From Social Media To Music, His Latest Release, ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’ & What’s Next

Posted on June 10, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Nuñez is appearing on select dates of Luke Bryan’s 2025 tour.

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Maddox Batson; Photo by Michael Callejas

Maddox Batson Talks Stardom, Songwriting, And Securing A Slot On Tour With Lainey Wilson

Posted on June 10, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Just as long as I’m having a good time by the end of the year, that’s all I need…”

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Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Ella Langley, Riley Green; Photos Courtesy CMA

CMA Fest 2025 Draws 95,000 Fans, 300+ Performances, And 4 Days Of Country Music To Nashville

Posted on June 10, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Fans can re-live the magic of CMA Fest when the concert special airs on Thursday, June 26 at 8/7c on ABC.

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Bailey Zimmerman; Photo by Raising Cane’s

Bailey Zimmerman Dishes On New Music, Star-Studded Collaborations, And CMA Fest Plans During Raising Cane’s Shift

Posted on June 5, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I have guests coming on stage with me and new songs to play,” Zimmerman teased of his CMA Fest performance.

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Post Malone; Photo by Adam DeGross

26,000 Square Foot Post Malone Bar Coming To Nashville’s Lower Broadway

Posted on June 3, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The establishment will be located at 305 Broadway.

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Darius Rucker; Photo by Catherine Powell

Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen & More Join Darius Rucker For 16th Annual ‘Darius & Friends’ Concert Benefitting St. Jude

Posted on June 3, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“None of this matters if you guys don’t come out to support us and St. Jude,” Rucker graciously told the audience.

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Ashley McBryde, Cody Johnson; Photos by Andrew Wendowski

Ashley McBryde and Cody Johnson Team Up To Host Star-Studded ‘CMA Fest’ TV Special

Posted on June 3, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The special will air Thursday, June 26 at 8/7c on ABC.

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Old Dominion; Photo by Dove Shore

Old Dominion Prepare To Release ‘Most Personal’ Album Yet, ‘Barbara’

Posted on June 2, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The project will drop in August amid the band’s 2025 World Tour.

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Kameron Marlowe; Photo by Matt Paskert

LISTEN: Kameron Marlowe Takes Fans Back In Time With Nostalgic Summer Anthem, ‘Seventeen’

Posted on June 2, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The new song is officially set to impact country radio on July 14.

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Kane Brown; Photo by Dennis Leupold

Kane Brown To Make Feature Film Debut In Romantic Comedy, ‘The Token Groomsman’

Posted on May 30, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Brown will appear in the film alongside Taylor Lautner.

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